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Why to Neuter Your Cat
Neutering is a routine operation performed by a qualified veterinarian.  Neutering is a recommended preventive measure because intact male cats have the highest incidence of urine marking...Click here to learn more.

 
 


Why to Spay Your Cat
Spaying is a routine operation performed by a qualified veterinarian.  Spaying is a recommended preventive measure to avoid unwanted pregananice and associated diseases that occur later on in life due to not spaying...Click here to learn more.

 
 


Why to Neuter Your Dog
Neutering is a routine operation performed by a qualified veterinarian.  Neutering is a recommended preventive measure because intact male dogs have the highest incidence of urine marking and agression tendancies...Click here to learn more.

 
 


Why to Spay Your Dog
Spaying is a routine operation performed by a qualified veterinarian.  Spaying is a recommended preventive measure to avoid unwanted pregananice and associated diseases that occur later on in life due to not spaying...Click here to learn more.

 
 


The Facts about Declawing
There are many myths, misunderstandings, and misinformation concerning declawing. If you are considering having this surgery done on your cat, or if your veterinarian has suggested it, please take a few minutes to learn about this major surgical procedure before you make a decision.  You may even want to ask your veterinarian if you can witness a cat waking up from anaesthesia   following a declawing procedure – it is very disturbing and the majority of pet owners would not want to put there cat in such a situation...Click here to learn more.

 
 
Say No to Puppy Mills!

The term "puppy mill" describes a breeding operation in which dogs are repeatedly bred for financial gain and are kept in substandard conditions. Puppy mill dogs are often confined to small cages for their entire lives and commonly suffer from various infections and parasites. A puppy mill cannot meet the needs of a dog and is a form of cruelty...Click here to learn more.
 
 
Say No to Veal!

In order to produce veal, young calves are taken from their mothers and chained by the neck in crates measuring just two feet wide. They cannot turn around, stretch their limbs, or even lie down comfortably...Click here to learn more.
 
 
Chaining of Dogs
The practice of continuous chaining is both inhumane and a threat to the safety of the confined dog, other animals, and humans. Dogs are naturally social beings who thrive on interaction with human beings and other animals. A dog kept chained in one spot for hours, days, months, or even years suffers immense psychological damage. An otherwise friendly and docile dog, when kept continuously chained, becomes neurotic, unhappy, anxious, and often aggressive....Click here to learn more.

 
     
     
     
     

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